Wilderness camping and gun safety
When camping as the lone camper with miles of wilderness around, do you feel safer with a loaded firearm handy? Or is having the magazine ready to slide in a better option? Thank you for any thoughts....
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Like any tool in your box, you need to be proficient at using it and consider what the ramifications would be if you did not carry it with you. I have carried a fire extinguisher with me since I was teen but have never had to use one to put out a fire. I prefer to be prepared for the adverse instead of wishing I brought something along that is sitting at home which is probably why I drive a 5500 with plenty of storage, yet I still take an enclosed trailer with me at times.
Whether a weapon is carried or stored while chambered depends on its safety mechanism, your level of activity while carrying it and your exclusive access to it. I do not think anyone can make a blanket statement on YOUR best use.
Think about secure storage options that still allow for accessibility. You may even have more than one location based on what you wish to carry with you.
Whether a weapon is carried or stored while chambered depends on its safety mechanism, your level of activity while carrying it and your exclusive access to it. I do not think anyone can make a blanket statement on YOUR best use.
Think about secure storage options that still allow for accessibility. You may even have more than one location based on what you wish to carry with you.
